Looking at the Seahawks' history, defensive line is an area where they're willing to spend early draft capital. Seattle has spent a top-100 pick on a defensive lineman in three of the past four drafts.

McDowell (6-foot-6, 295 pounds) was a highly touted recruit who is leaving school after his junior year. Entering last season, draft analysts had him projected as a top 10 pick, but McDowell had just 1.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss in 2016 as he struggled through an ankle injury.